Toastmasters’ Tips for Surviving Awkward Holiday Party Talk What to do when natural conversations don’t come naturally It’s the time of year when many people become anxious about upcoming holiday gatherings and the awkward conversations that might ensue. Toastmasters recognizes that natural conversations don’t come naturally to many of us and offers a safe place […]

MR. RIGHT: CHRIS PAUL By Teryl Warren When the clock strikes midnight on December 25, Chris Cringle will begin his shimmying-down- the-chimney-thing. But hundreds of kids in LA got an up-close look at their very own Santa Chris earlier this week. And he wasn’t just handing out toys – he was handing out life lessons, […]